Myanmar External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Myanmar's external debt to gni was 16.58% in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Myanmar's external debt to gni stood at 16.58% in 2025, a rise of +1.30pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.58% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 106th globally.
Myanmar's external debt to Gross National Income (GNI) has demonstrated a significant reduction in recent years. As of 2025, the country's external debt to GNI ratio stands at 16.58%, ranking 106 globally. This marks a substantial decline from the all-time peak of 318.77% in 1988, a period that coincided with the country's economic isolation following a military coup. In contrast, the ratio has been trending downward since 2024, when it reached an all-time trough of 15.28%. Compared to its peer countries, Myanmar's current ratio is slightly higher than Timor-Leste's 15.73% but lower than India's 17.10%. The improvement in Myanmar's external debt to GNI ratio is a positive sign for the country's economic health. However, a potential deterioration in the global economic landscape or a decline in foreign investment could alter this trajectory and increase Myanmar's reliance on external debt.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 15.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.92% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.58% | +1.30pp | #106 |
| 2024 | 15.28% | −3.29pp | #9 |
| 2023 | 18.56% | −1.94pp | #12 |
| 2022 | 20.50% | −0.57pp | #14 |
| 2021 | 21.07% | +3.77pp | #12 |
| 2020 | 17.30% | +1.90pp | #9 |
| 2019 | 15.39% | −0.87pp | #10 |
| 2018 | 16.26% | −0.60pp | #10 |
| 2017 | 16.86% | +0.46pp | #12 |
| 2016 | 16.40% | −1.37pp | #12 |
| 2015 | 17.77% | +1.70pp | #18 |
| 2014 | 16.07% | −0.92pp | #13 |
| 2013 | 16.99% | −2.18pp | #16 |
| 2012 | 19.17% | +1.12pp | #25 |
| 2011 | 18.05% | −2.12pp | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's external debt to gni was 16.58% in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year.
Myanmar's external debt to gni peaked at 318.77% in 1988.
The lowest external debt to gni in Myanmar was 15.28% in 2024.
Myanmar ranks 106th globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's external debt to gni is projected to reach 16.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Myanmar in 2025 was 16.58%. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Myanmar External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}